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Boating Education
 

This National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ (NASBLA) approved course includes instruction on general nautical information, different boat types, knot tying, anchoring, waste and oil disposal, risk management, weather emergencies, registration requirements, boating laws and regulations, equipment requirements, navigation rules, aids to navigation (buoys), boating accidents, Operating Under the Influence (OUI), trailering, and more.

Most insurance companies offer discounts on boat insurance for completing the class.

Official online boating safety course for ArizonaClassroom courses are available and added on a regular basis. Call (623) 236-7235 for the most current information or to register.

The course is also available online via the Internet. Click here to take the Internet version of Boat Arizona.

 
Directions
For driving directions and maps to class locations, enter the location address at MapQuest.
 
 
Schedule -Updated May 6, 2008
When: May 10, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@starband.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
divider
When: May 10, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register contact Mia LaBarbara at 928-855-7961
divider
When: May 10, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Roosevelt
Roosevelt Lake Patrol Substation -- Mile Post 243 on StR 188
Cost: $5.00 per person or family
Contact: To register contact Lu DuBois at 928-467-2515
divider
When: May 20 & 22, 2008 (Must attend both nights.)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Chandler
Chandler Police Department -- 250 E. Chicago Street (North at 202 on Arizona Ave. then east on Chicago)
Cost: $8.00 per person
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
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When: May 24, 2008
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Tucson
AZGFD Region V Office -- 555 N. Greasewood St. (S. of Speedway on Greasewood Rd.)  Food not available. Bring lunch, snacks and beverages.  Pre-registration for this class is required.
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call Vince Curreri at 520-625-4515
divider
When: June 3 & 5 , 2008 (Must attend both nights)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Mesa
AZGFD Regional Office -- 7200 E. University Ave. (Power Rd. & University next to SRP)
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register call 623-236-7235
divider
When: June 7, 2008
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Patagonia
Patagonia Lake State Park at the Sonita Creek Visitor's Center
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 520-287-2791
Minimum of 5 students required for class.
divider
When: June 7, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Roosevelt
Roosevelt Lake Patrol Substation -- Mile Post 243 on StR 188
Cost: $5.00 per person or family
Contact: To register contact Lu DuBois at 928-467-2515
divider
When: June 14, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@starband.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
divider
When: June 16 & 18, 2008 (Must attend both nights.)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Tucson
AZGFD Region V Office -- 555 N. Greasewood St. (S. of Speedway on Greasewood Rd.)  Pre-registration for this class is required
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call Fred Hollwedel at 520-883-2752
divider
When: June 21, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register contact Mia LaBarbara at 928-855-7961
divider
When: June 28, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Parker
Boating Safety Training Center -- 8484 Riverside Dr. (Next to Buckskin Fire Dept.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 928-669-6141
divider
When: July 12, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Roosevelt
Roosevelt Lake Patrol Substation -- Mile Post 243 on StR 188
Cost: $5.00 per person or family
Contact: To register contact Lu DuBois at 928-467-2515
divider
When: July 12, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@starband.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
divider
When: July 26, 2008
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Tucson
AZGFD Region V Office -- 555 N. Greasewood St. (S. of Speedway on Greasewood Rd.)  Food not available. Bring lunch, snacks and beverages.  Pre-registration for this class is required
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call Fred Hollwedel at 520-883-2752
divider
When: July 26, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register contact Mia LaBarbara at 928-855-7961
divider
When: August 2, 2008
9:00am to 5:00 pm
Where: Patagonia
Patagonia Lake State Park at the Sonita Creek Visitor's Center
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 520-287-2791
Minimum of 5 students required for class.
divider
When: August 9, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@starband.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
divider
When: August 9, 2008
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Where: Roosevelt
Roosevelt Lake Patrol Substation -- Mile Post 243 on StR 188
Cost: $5.00 per person or family
Contact: To register contact Lu DuBois at 928-467-2515
divider
When: August 9, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register contact Mia LaBarbara at 928-855-7961
divider
When: August 18 & 20, 2008 (Must attend both nights.)
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Tucson
AZGFD Region V Office -- 555 N. Greasewood St. (S. of Speedway on Greasewood Rd.)  Pre-registration for this class is required
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call Fred Hollwedel at 520-883-2752
divider
When: August 23, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Parker
Boating Safety Training Center -- 8484 Riverside Dr. (Next to Buckskin Fire Dept.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 928-669-6141
divider
When: September 13, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register contact Mia LaBarbara at 928-855-7961
divider
When: September 13, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@starband.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
divider
When: September 13, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Roosevelt
Roosevelt Lake Patrol Substation -- Mile Post 243 on StR 188
Cost: $5.00 per person or family
Contact: To register contact Lu DuBois at 928-467-2515
divider
When: September 27, 2008
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Tucson
AZGFD Region V Office -- 555 N. Greasewood St. (S. of Speedway on Greasewood Rd.)  Food not available. Bring lunch, snacks and beverages.  Pre-registration for this class is required
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call Fred Hollwedel at 520-883-2752
divider
When: October 11, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register contact Mia LaBarbara at 928-855-7961
divider
When: October 11, 2008
800 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@starband.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
divider
When: October 18, 2008
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Patagonia
Patagonia Lake State Park at the Sonita Creek Visitor's Center
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 520-287-2791
Minimum of 5 students required for class.
divider
When: October 20 & 22, 2008 (Must attend both nights.)
6:00pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Tucson
AZGFD Region V Office -- 555 N. Greasewood St. (S. of Speedway on Greasewood Rd.)  Pre-registration for this class is required
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call Fred Hollwedel at 520-883-2752
divider
When: October 25, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Parker
Boating Safety Training Center -- 8484 Riverside Dr. (Next to Buckskin Fire Dept.)
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 928-669-6141
divider
When: November 8, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@starband.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
divider
When: November 22, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lake Havasu City
Water Safety Center at Contact Point -- 1801 Hwy 95
Cost: $5.00 per family
Contact: To register contact Mia LaBarbara at 928-855-7961
divider
When: December 13, 2008
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Patagonia
Patagonia Lake State Park at the Sonita Creek Visitor's Center
Cost: No fee
Contact: To register call 520-287-2791
Minimum of 5 students required for class.
divider
When: December 13, 2008
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Fort Huachuca
MWR Rents- MWR Rents Bldg # 70914 NE corner of Irwin and Hunter St.
Cost: No fee
Contact: For information MWR 520-533-6707
Jim or Vicki Martzke at 520-586-3891 or e-mail jvmartzke@starband.net
Minimum of 6 students required for class
divider
 

For classes in the Flagstaff area, please call 928-774-5045. Your name will be placed on a waiting list, and as soon as 10 people are interested, a class will be scheduled.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Boating Education Instructor please contact the Boating Education Program Manager by telephone at 623-236-7237 or by email at ehuntsman@azgfd.gov

For other Boating Education Classes contact:

United States Power Squadron
Phoenix (623) 566-3044
Bullhead City (928)768-2546

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Prescott: (928) 442-9568
Tucson, Sierra Vista: (520) 742-6946
Phoenix, Glendale, Carefree, Anthem: (480) 288-8595
Scottsdale, Tempe and East Valley: (480) 899-3373
Flagstaff, Page: (928) 645-09622
 
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